GRE Word List
ENGULF
to flow over and enclose : overwhelm
The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
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| fussy | easily upset : irritable |
| obscure | dark |
| choir | an organized company of singers (as in a church service) |
| spare | not being used |
| headlong | headfirst |